Supporting a blind or partially sighted young person cont.
about their mental health. If the young person you are supporting is reluctant to talk to their GP or a CAMHS professional about how they are feeling, signpost them towards mental health or talking services specifically for blind and partially sighted young people. RSBC offer a Families First support service available for young people and their families, run by trained practitioners with knowledge of mental health. RNIB also offers emotional support, including a Sight Loss Counselling service . Using your MHFAider app or the Hub of Hope website directly, explore targeted help local to the young person using the support tags e.g., ‘Blind and Sight Loss’. Additionally, the Sightline Directory provides information on specialised local services.
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